Happy Birthday, Thalapathy Vijay! Here's why the 'Leo' actor stands apart from all his contemporaries

Popular South Indian actor Vijay celebrates his 49th birthday today, and social media is soaked with wishes for the actor, who has millions of fans across the globe. Fans affectionately call Vijay as Thalapathy, and the hashtag #HBDThalapathyVijay is trending. Photos, videos, and fan-made posters of the 'Leo' actor are doing the rounds on social media, while several celebrities have also been sending out their birthday wishes for the friendly actor.

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Vijay appeared in five of his father's first six films as a director after beginning his cinematic career with the 1992 Tamil film "Naalaiya Theerpu." However, the actor stepped outside of his comfort zone to work with talented directors to create blockbuster movies. Vijay has chosen to take on hard parts in films like "Puli," "Kaththi," and many more while appearing in commercial roles.

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For his fans, Vijay's choice of filmmakers remains a mystery because they frequently are unable to predict his choices. Vijay has paired up with directors who have the strength rather than choosing those who have made successful films.

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Being a well-known actor, Vijay has encountered a number of issues over the years because so many people despise him. However, Vijay has always managed those difficult circumstances subtly in order to leave them peacefully on his own terms.

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With nearly Rs 310 crore in revenue from his most recent release, Varisu, Vijay has produced a number of box office successes. Despite the comparisons made by the media regarding Vijay's box office numbers and those of other celebrities, the actor has never concerned about the success of his colleagues since he has always focused on himself to grow as an actor. This might be one of the key factors behind Vijay's consistently rising box office records.

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